Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP7 was revealed 13 months after the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony S2100
| FP7 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FP7
| S2100 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony S2100
| FP7 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the S2100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FP7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $227 | $0 |